Art and Culture Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC and SSC 2026

1.

Which of the following initiatives is aimed at supporting artists practicing endangered classical art forms in India?

A National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)

B Sahitya Akademi

C Scheme for Scholarships and Fellowships for the Promotion of Arts and Culture

D National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA)

2.

The Sangeet Natak Akademi plays a crucial role in the preservation and promotion of India's classical arts. Which of the following is its primary mandate?

A Promoting only film and television arts.

B Preserving and propagating the intangible heritage of India's music, dance, and drama.

C Focusing solely on modern and contemporary art forms.

D Organizing international art exhibitions.

3.

Which of the following is NOT recognized as a classical art form by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India?

A Kathakali

B Odissi

C Garba

D Kuchipudi

4.

Which state in India is primarily associated with the 'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala' UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A Tamil Nadu

B Karnataka

C Andhra Pradesh

D Kerala

5.

The recent inscription of 'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala' brings the total number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India to:

A 40

B 41

C 42

D 43

6.

Which of the following sites was recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the 'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala'?

A Konark Sun Temple

B Hampi

C Belur, Halebidu, and Somanathapura

D Ajanta Caves

Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-06-26